Indium-111-labeled autologous leukocyte scanning in gastrointestinal graft versus host disease (GVHD)

Journal Article · Fri Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1986 · Dig. Dis. Sci.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01296051· OSTI ID:5017697

Saverymuttu, S H; Peters, A M; O'Brien, C; Chadwick, V S; Lavender, J P; Goldman, J M; Gordon-Smith, E C; Hodgson, H J

The technique of scanning with indium-111 autologous leukocytes has been used to assess gastrointestinal graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) following allogenic marrow transplantation. In patients with active disease, abdominal scans showed extensive abnormal localization in the bowel, while in those whose disease was quiescent after responding to treatment, scans showed localized ileocecal involvement. Rectal histology showed excellent agreement with scanning in the diagnosis of GVHD, but in three of six cases with active disease underestimated disease severity. Indium-111 leukocyte scanning is a useful noninvasive technique for the diagnosis and assessment of gut GVHD.

• Research Organization: Hammersmith Hospital, London, England
• OSTI ID: 5017697
• Journal Information: Dig. Dis. Sci.; (United States), Vol. 8
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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